Summary
One of a series of glass slides, related to the teaching of Pitman Shorthand in Melbourne, probably at Zercho's Business Colleges, Collins Street, about 1900.
The glass slides were acquired in three wooden boxes. Subjects include: the strokes of Pitman's Shorthand; examples of historic fonts; test slides; poems about the typewriter, assorted office technology, historic photographs, buildings and advertising. This glass slide is an image of a woman seated at a typewriter.
Description of Content
This glass slide is an image of a woman seated at a typewriter.
Physical Description
Glass slide, with taped edges, with black and white image.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ian Lamont, 20 Feb 1989
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User (Probable)
Zercho's Business Collleges, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Black & White
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Inscriptions
26
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Object Measurements
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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References
Australian Postal History and Social Philately [Link 1] (accessed 5 Nov 2010)
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